Rant Show: I Angrily Criticized a Million Parents

Chapter 233: A God-like Acting Performance, Conquering the Director!
He has already formulated a series of plans. "Dying to Survive" is just the beginning. Even if he enters the film industry, he will become a top performer.

……

Three days later, Zhou Yang arrived at the film set.

After Wen Muye finished filming the other people's scenes, he met with Zhou Yang along with Xu Shanzheng.

When Wen Muye met with Zhou Yang, he was very enthusiastic.

"Zhou Yang, I've heard so much about you! Your recent performances in 'The Myth' and 'The Longest Day in Chang'an' have been incredibly popular! You're amazing!"

"No, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts. I can't perform a play by myself," Zhou Yang said modestly.

Wen Muye nodded inwardly. He didn't boast or act frivolously like a young man. His attitude was excellent, which greatly increased Wen Muye's goodwill towards Zhou Yang.

However, humility and acting skills are two different things.

Wen Muye didn't mince words and directly reminded Zhou Yang: "Zhou Yang, when Teacher Xu Shanzheng performs later, you should learn from him. Movies are different from TV series. Movie screens are generally around 300 to 600 square meters. Under close-up shots, any subtle movements of the actors will be magnified. This requires movie actors to pay attention to details and not make any mistakes."

Zhou Yang nodded slightly; he certainly understood this.

Movies tend to magnify the flaws of TV actors to an extreme degree.

Therefore, many outstanding TV drama actors go unnoticed and remain unknown after appearing on the big screen.

"Old Wen, is it necessary to look down on people like that?" Xu Shanzheng sneered. "Do I need to teach Zhou Yang acting skills? As long as he performs normally, he can surpass my level!"

However, Wen Muye believed that Xu Shanzheng said this to avoid embarrassing Zhou Yang and to save face for him. After all, Xu Shanzheng was known for his high emotional intelligence.

He didn't take Xu Shanzheng's words to heart.

After a short break, Fumino gathered the staff and actors to begin filming a new scene.

Wen Muye deliberately had Zhou Yang stand next to him. When Xu Shanzheng was acting, he would give Zhou Yang pointers from time to time, telling him how to grasp the details, how to integrate emotions into the performance, and how to move around.

Zhou Yang was very cooperative, nodding from time to time, like a humble primary school student seeking knowledge.

This scene sparked discussion among the surrounding staff.

"Who's that young man next to the director? Is he his brother-in-law? He's actually giving him personal advice."

"What brother-in-law? That's Zhou Yang. He debuted as a variety show star. He's very popular recently because of his roles in 'The Myth' and 'The Longest Day in Chang'an.' He's a newcomer."

"A variety show debut, then a TV drama actress? Does someone like that deserve to make movies?"

"Judging from the fact that Director Wen gave him special coaching, I guess his acting skills are just average."

"The role that Xu Shanzheng auditioned for was one that even three-time TVB Best Actor Wayne Lai auditioned for, but was rejected."

"TV drama actors lack professionalism."

"..."

These staff members are all professionals from Wen Muye and Xu Shanzheng's team, engaged in film-related work, and they hold a certain disdain for television dramas.

Halfway through filming, Wen Muye asked Zhou Yang to go get his makeup and clothes done, in preparation for filming his scenes.

"I hope this kid doesn't make too many mistakes during filming," Fumino prayed silently.

Half an hour later, Wen Muye met Zhou Yang, and his eyes instantly brightened.

Zhou Yang had slicked-back hair, wore an old jacket that had faded from washing, and wore thick glasses. His body was slightly hunched.

His fair face, after being made up, turned a sickly sallow color.

Importantly, Wen Muye did not sense anything discordant about Zhou Yang.

He seemed like a patient with a terminal illness. Wen Muye patted Zhou Yang on the shoulder: "Keep this in mind, get ready to start acting."

“Okay.” Zhou Yang nodded.

The first scene Zhou Yang was to act in was a scene where Cheng Yong, played by Xu Shanzheng, was afraid of being arrested for selling fake medicine, and he was having his last farewell dinner with the patients.

"Action! Begin!" Fumino shouted.

As Wen Muye shouted, Cheng Yong, played by Xu Shanzheng, took a deep look at the group of people in the hot pot restaurant on the street, then lowered his head and said softly, "Starting tomorrow, I will stop selling."

After speaking, Cheng Yong didn't dare to look up at the others. He lowered his head, took a drag of his cigarette, and tried to hide his inner turmoil.

He knew that if he stopped selling the medicine, these impoverished patients were essentially sentenced to death, and his conscience was being tormented.

Upon hearing his words, the smiles on the others' faces vanished instantly.

Lu Shouyi, played by Zhou Yang, was taken aback for a moment, glanced at the others, and then grinned and said, "He's drunk again."

Pastor Liu said with a serious expression, "This is no joke."

The others grumbled, saying the joke wasn't funny at all.

Cheng Yong stared intently at the table, his expression grave, and announced, "Starting tomorrow, I will cease selling this medicine. However, others will continue to sell it, and at a higher price—ten thousand yuan per bottle. Of course, I can offer you a discount..."

Upon hearing Cheng Yong's words, the others were extremely disappointed in him and broke with him, leaving one after another.

In the end, only Lü Shouyi and Cheng Yong remained.

Lu Shouyi forced a smile and asked, "Are you drunk?"

Lu Shouyi still clung to a sliver of hope that everything Cheng Yong had said was just a joke made because he was drunk. This was his only hope for continuing to live.

Cheng Yong gave him a deep look and uttered only one word: "cold."

"roll!"

Lu Shouyi's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a blank and incredulous look.

When Lü Shouyi saw the determination in Cheng Yong's eyes, tears streamed down his face. He rose in anguish and walked into the darkness.

He presents the audience with a tall but helpless figure, whose entire posture reveals his despair.

"Click! It's perfect!"

Wen Muye's eyes welled up with tears. He never expected that Zhou Yang's first movie performance would be so outstanding. He had thought that Zhou Yang had prepared for countless takes.

The staff around him were all stunned by Zhou Yang's performance.

"Is this...is this really a TV actor making their film debut?"

"Seriously, the acting was so good, it was heartbreaking to watch!"

"Damn, this is amazing! The sandstorm is so strong tonight, it's made my eyes water. If anyone ever says that TV actors can't act well in movies, I'll throw this at Zhou Yang's face!"

"Especially the details on his face, every muscle was trembling, it was truly amazing!"

“I even think that he overshadowed Zheng Ge in their scenes together.”

"..."

Xu Shanzheng walked up to Wen Muye and said smugly, "Xiao Wen, my judgment isn't bad, is it?"

Wen Muye exclaimed excitedly, "That's wonderful! This is exactly the image of Lü Shouyi I had in mind!"

(End of this chapter)